Bill
HB 1453
Protecting consumers by increasing penalties for scrap metal businesses who purchase stolen copper from telecommunication cables.
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Travis Couture and 6 co-sponsors
HB 1453 increases penalties on scrap metal dealers purchasing stolen telecom copper to reduce theft disrupting rural internet and phone service.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.